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amtrak has canceled train routes in virginia. there are mandatory evacuations in the outer banks of north carolina and travelers are being advised not to travel and from ocean city. sherry ly is live in ocean city and joining us with the latest situation. tides started picking up a short time augment it is. we are just at low tide and so it should pick back up again but we've seen waves of 6-8 feet out here and it will only get worse. we are her a hurricane watch here in ocean city, although earl is expected to pass close off shore. we're still going to get pounded with high winds and heavy surf. we're looking at waves later today at 12 up to 15 feet. right now life guards are not out on the beaches but they will be shortly. yesterday they had restrictions as far as how far people could go into the water -- knee deep or less and that was it. and as the storm moves in, they are telling people to stay out of the water, especially during the storm. the storm is expected to hit sometime overnight and in the early morning hours of fri
amtrak has canceled train routes in virginia. there are mandatory evacuations in the outer banks of north carolina and travelers are being advised not to travel and from ocean city. sherry ly is live in ocean city and joining us with the latest situation. tides started picking up a short time augment it is. we are just at low tide and so it should pick back up again but we've seen waves of 6-8 feet out here and it will only get worse. we are her a hurricane watch here in ocean city, although...
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let's start off with 95 in virginia headed northbound. in lakeshore don, still dealing with some construction there. left lane is blocked. this is the 14th street bridge. here we are also on the beltway at the american legion bridge running at speed all around town. construction has been picked up on the beltway on both the inner and outer loops in virginia and in maryland so you should find all of your lanes are open at this point running at speed. 95 southbound in virginia, we do still have construction in lorton blocking the left lane as you head south. not causing much of a problem. they will be picking that up shortly. northbound looks good. an earlier wreck southbound 95 on the ramp for prince william parkway has cleared. that's a check of your fox 5 on-time traffic. >>> before more on hurricane earl. after barreling through the caribbean, the category four storm is now threatening to sideswipe the east coast. concern from here to the carolinas about how earl will affect labor day weekend. sarah simmons is joining us live from our t
let's start off with 95 in virginia headed northbound. in lakeshore don, still dealing with some construction there. left lane is blocked. this is the 14th street bridge. here we are also on the beltway at the american legion bridge running at speed all around town. construction has been picked up on the beltway on both the inner and outer loops in virginia and in maryland so you should find all of your lanes are open at this point running at speed. 95 southbound in virginia, we do still have...
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in virginia, 66 eastbound heavy and steady out of manassas. we have delays here at fair oaks continuing eastbound towards 1 and after nutley street to the beltway. as a result of yesterday's hostage situation down at discovery channel, what you will find this morning is police investigation continues to block wayne avenue between colesville road and georgia avenue. that's a check of your fox 5 on-time traffic. >>> major changes are under way on metro following lastier's deadly crash on the red line. the biggest expense is replacing the oldest cars on the rails. metro says that alone will cost $838 million. that crash in june of 2009 and put metro under intense scrutiny for safe stay standards. >>> virginia's dmv offices will likely be a busy place today. they can start processing driver's licenses and cards again. to accommodate all the crowds, all 74 virginia dmv locations will stay open until 6:00 tonight and tomorrow night. we'll talk more about another major factor keeping companies from hiring. >> as we go it a break right now, here is so
in virginia, 66 eastbound heavy and steady out of manassas. we have delays here at fair oaks continuing eastbound towards 1 and after nutley street to the beltway. as a result of yesterday's hostage situation down at discovery channel, what you will find this morning is police investigation continues to block wayne avenue between colesville road and georgia avenue. that's a check of your fox 5 on-time traffic. >>> major changes are under way on metro following lastier's deadly crash on...
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that goes from the virginia-ing in income border to you in new jersey and in the red, they're hurricane warnings. in and around d.c., we're not going to see much and we'll get breezes and a few clouds and that is going to continue. this is.and what we're showing you are the hurricane-force winds and the tropical storm- force winds and look at the time. tomorrow morning at 6:00 a.m., the cape hatteras area is getting in on hurricane-force winds and tropical storm-force winds. in the morning, getting closer to ocean city. by tomorrow afternoon, 2:00 p.m. into friday and i realize it's wednesday, 2:00 p.m. on friday, ocean city, getting tropical storm-force winds over 40 miles an hour and 5 to 8- foot winds off the coast and do we have time to go to radar? if not, i understand. i want you to see the huge waves, 32-foot waves in our region and off the coast and there is a lot to talk about this and this is back to max 2. hot today, 97 degrees, a warm one tomorrow and earl is going to help cool us off. breezy for saturday into the labor day weekend and temperatures dropping into the low 80s.
that goes from the virginia-ing in income border to you in new jersey and in the red, they're hurricane warnings. in and around d.c., we're not going to see much and we'll get breezes and a few clouds and that is going to continue. this is.and what we're showing you are the hurricane-force winds and the tropical storm- force winds and look at the time. tomorrow morning at 6:00 a.m., the cape hatteras area is getting in on hurricane-force winds and tropical storm-force winds. in the morning,...
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also in virginia, 66 looking good no problems reported 50 to 123. that's a check of your fox 5 on-time traffic. >>> a faster trip just one of the many promises that amtrak is making to passengers. amtrak unveiled a plan that is so far reaching that it is even expected to make air travel less congested. the 0-year vision calls if a new set of track from boston to d.c. there would be hubs in new york, philly, baltimore and the district. the trip would be much shorter with trains rocketing at 220 miles per hour. new york to washington, 95 minutes instead of two hours and 42 minutes. through the projected increase in ridership would mean fewer people flying between the cities amtrak sevens. the catch is that the project is expected to cost $117 billion not a peppy is funded yet. >>> texting or talking while driving has been blamed for countless accidents i'm new study shows that cell phone bans might not help. researchs are study four states with bans. they found accidents went up in three of those states. the highway loss data institute doesn't know wh
also in virginia, 66 looking good no problems reported 50 to 123. that's a check of your fox 5 on-time traffic. >>> a faster trip just one of the many promises that amtrak is making to passengers. amtrak unveiled a plan that is so far reaching that it is even expected to make air travel less congested. the 0-year vision calls if a new set of track from boston to d.c. there would be hubs in new york, philly, baltimore and the district. the trip would be much shorter with trains...
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you see over virginia and carolinas more rain. spawned up by the area of low pressure anddfrontal boundary that pushes through. futtre scan shows the activity puuhinn throogh. moving off to the north. we will start to see high ú%essure build in from the ohio river valley to push the moisture awayy maybe another recurring shower possibly on thursday. but until then, we have to deal with rain tonight. 72 degrees. winds out of the south 10-to-15. and then for tomorrow. 83 degrees. morning showers. breaking mmybe late in the day. maybe a few breaks of sun tryinn to come throogh nonethelessskeep the umbrrllas nearby. wednesday. 78 thursday. showers possible. friday and saturday lower 70s w sunshiie. >> five straight days of coming uppy a group in anada is >> the ravens pro bowl running back could miss sunday match up against pittsburg.3 rice ground sod far. coming up next in sports. >> get this t 2 crazy world record attempts. >> british ung gee jumper threw himself from a craneeabove ú%ndon 42 times in one hour. gets in the guinness
you see over virginia and carolinas more rain. spawned up by the area of low pressure anddfrontal boundary that pushes through. futtre scan shows the activity puuhinn throogh. moving off to the north. we will start to see high ú%essure build in from the ohio river valley to push the moisture awayy maybe another recurring shower possibly on thursday. but until then, we have to deal with rain tonight. 72 degrees. winds out of the south 10-to-15. and then for tomorrow. 83 degrees. morning...
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states of emergency are now in effect in maryland, virginia and north carolina. the effects of the storm are expected to begin to be felt on the eastern shore tomorrow morning. winds up to 40 or 50 miles per hour could whip up the surf and cause beach erosion. what advice are officials giving to people with labor day vacation plans. we'll find out when we check in with sherry ly who is live in ocean city. she will join us in our 5:00 hour. >>> new developments in the case of two men arrested on suspicion of plotting a terror attack. those men are no longer in custody. >>> two weeks before the d.c. primary, the leading candidates for mayor face off in a debate. but the most compelling scene may have happened outside that debate involving mayor fenty's wife. we'll explain. >>> two yemeni terrorist suspects are free today. tests on their luggage showed signs of explosives. late are, mother accurate tests -- more accurate tests did not show any explosives material. general lloyd spoke to the crowd in iraq. >> iraq's enemies will continue to seek opp
states of emergency are now in effect in maryland, virginia and north carolina. the effects of the storm are expected to begin to be felt on the eastern shore tomorrow morning. winds up to 40 or 50 miles per hour could whip up the surf and cause beach erosion. what advice are officials giving to people with labor day vacation plans. we'll find out when we check in with sherry ly who is live in ocean city. she will join us in our 5:00 hour. >>> new developments in the case of two men...
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. >>> here in maryland and virginia a state of emergency has been declared. the same is true in north carolina, massachusetts and rhode island. you can get the latest on earl by going to myfoxhurricane.com for storm conditions, the watches and warnings and for the hurricane's track. you can also download our app for your blackberry, iphone or droid. >>> well, she looks like your average college sophomore. you have to hear what police say she did to pay for her textbooks. >>> and pepco customers giving the power couple a piece of their minds, hear how they say the company failed them time and time again. >>> this is never a good combination, an art gallery and a fire. we'll find out just how much damage there was inside this g >> you're watching fox 5 news at 10:00. our 90 minute power block of news is just getting started. we'll be right back. >>> a college student busted for robbing a bank. why her family said she did it next. >>> a local college student is in jail tonight accused of robbing a maryland bank. tonight the girl's family said she did
. >>> here in maryland and virginia a state of emergency has been declared. the same is true in north carolina, massachusetts and rhode island. you can get the latest on earl by going to myfoxhurricane.com for storm conditions, the watches and warnings and for the hurricane's track. you can also download our app for your blackberry, iphone or droid. >>> well, she looks like your average college sophomore. you have to hear what police say she did to pay for her textbooks....
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if your planning a trip to the virginia dmv today. we'll share the details of both coming up next. >>> and consider a trip to mclean virginia where you can taste some foods at the middle eastern food festival. and we have a preview coming up later on on fox 5 morning news. stay with us. it's coming up. some p people say i'm obsessed with my chickens. but i like to think i'm just going beyond the call of duty. cock-a-doodle-dooooo! i do 22 more inspections than the government requires. and my fresh, all-natural chickens are never given any hormones or steroids. ♪ they're fed a nutritious diet including corn, soybeans and marigolds. and no candy, gladys. [ clucks ] [ male announcer ] perdue. extra inspections. extraordinary chicken. what? they're more comfortable. >>> you should expect long lines at virginia dmv offices today. the state has finally started processing driver's licenses and i.d. cards after the system was shut down due to computer problems. dmv will extend their hours at all 74 locations today and tomorrow until 6:00 p.
if your planning a trip to the virginia dmv today. we'll share the details of both coming up next. >>> and consider a trip to mclean virginia where you can taste some foods at the middle eastern food festival. and we have a preview coming up later on on fox 5 morning news. stay with us. it's coming up. some p people say i'm obsessed with my chickens. but i like to think i'm just going beyond the call of duty. cock-a-doodle-dooooo! i do 22 more inspections than the government requires....
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that is including in virginia and in maryland. take a look at the winds. >> i was telling you earlier, yesterday afternoon from our house, you could actually see the out are bands of earl. >> the cloud cover that moved in. we are getting the very outer bands of rain starting to move into the washington area. a couple of light sprinkals and passing showers is all socialed with earl. -- a couple of light sprinkles and passing showers is all associated with earl. beautiful live shot down there in ocean city this morning. we'll show you the radar. you'll be able to see that earl continues to push off to the north and east now moving at about 18 miles per hour so it will be out of here quickly. that is hd radar. that is showing you the local rain. and you can eocean city getting some rain showers south and east of fredericksburg. we are get something rain across the lower potomac. southern chesapeake, some rain showers and a few of those light showers actually made it west of the city in the past hour. don't be surprised if you don't s
that is including in virginia and in maryland. take a look at the winds. >> i was telling you earlier, yesterday afternoon from our house, you could actually see the out are bands of earl. >> the cloud cover that moved in. we are getting the very outer bands of rain starting to move into the washington area. a couple of light sprinkals and passing showers is all socialed with earl. -- a couple of light sprinkles and passing showers is all associated with earl. beautiful live shot...
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service is scheduled to begin at 5:00 next tuesday morning. >>> dmv offices in virginia are once again renewing driver's licenses. john henrehan has a report. >> reporter: extra staff was on hand. at one point some mid-morning, we counted personnel on duty at 14 of this office's 17 customer windows. how was your experience? >> it was easy. wasn't bad. they were very helpful. i can't see any stress of them. >> reporter: how long did it take? >> about 10 minutes. >> reporter: the state's computer data storage unit in richmond was working as the office opened. one customer told us and the staffer confirmed the system went down for about five minutes before coming back up and resuming normal operation. >> reporter: what transaction were you doing here? >> i was getting my new driver's license, having moved here there the uk. >> reporter: how was it? >> pretty good service. only had to wait about 0, 25 minutes. >> reporter: staff members think that now that people know the dmv's computers are working, the crush will come on friday and saturday. for now, the paperwork is flowing. 15-year-old
service is scheduled to begin at 5:00 next tuesday morning. >>> dmv offices in virginia are once again renewing driver's licenses. john henrehan has a report. >> reporter: extra staff was on hand. at one point some mid-morning, we counted personnel on duty at 14 of this office's 17 customer windows. how was your experience? >> it was easy. wasn't bad. they were very helpful. i can't see any stress of them. >> reporter: how long did it take? >> about 10 minutes....
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that includes most of the virginia. it looks like earl will race up the eastern seaboard here as we get into the day on friday. let's take another quick look at earl and just give you the latest. you will see the eye is once again redeveloping. that tells us the storm means business and it looks like it will remain an intense hurricane as it approaches the carolina coastline overnight thursday into friday morning. moving off to the north and west at 1 miles per hour, the pressure is up a little bit. 941 millibars. that is a good sign. we want that pressure up but that is still a very formidable hurricane. locally, our forecast will be an easy one. currently 76 at reagan national. our ones have shifted a little bit. they were out of the south. let's move on and take a look at our current conditions on our max 2 system. the wind will be shifting out of the south. that will pump in plenty of heat later today. 95degrees. i don't know what else to say about it. just another day in the 90s. code orange air quality. >> you kno
that includes most of the virginia. it looks like earl will race up the eastern seaboard here as we get into the day on friday. let's take another quick look at earl and just give you the latest. you will see the eye is once again redeveloping. that tells us the storm means business and it looks like it will remain an intense hurricane as it approaches the carolina coastline overnight thursday into friday morning. moving off to the north and west at 1 miles per hour, the pressure is up a little...
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what should we expect here in virginia, d.c. and maryland. tucker is going to have the latest forecast for us coming up. stay with us. s,rc >>> we are going to switch back and talk about the hurricane a little bit. let's move on to the hurricane. earl is conning to move closer and closer to the east coast, expected to arrive tomorrow morning. coastal cities appear to be out of earl's direct path but still some folk in the north carolina coast are headed inland. winds of up to 40 or other miles per hour are expected in some areas. >> emergency is in effect in maryland, virginia, and in north carolina as well as folks get ready for earl. i hay facebook message from a girlfriend of mine on the mississippi gulf coast who said don't wish it on anybody else but we're mighty glad it is not coming here. >> well, at least earl isn't. but to be hontest with you, there are more storms out there. we have to watch it very carefully. >> we have fiona and what is after that. >> gaston. and a new wave that looks like it will develop too. >> let's take them o
what should we expect here in virginia, d.c. and maryland. tucker is going to have the latest forecast for us coming up. stay with us. s,rc >>> we are going to switch back and talk about the hurricane a little bit. let's move on to the hurricane. earl is conning to move closer and closer to the east coast, expected to arrive tomorrow morning. coastal cities appear to be out of earl's direct path but still some folk in the north carolina coast are headed inland. winds of up to 40 or...
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a state of emergency is now in effect in north carolina and along the virginia coast. fox 5's will thomas is live in ocean city, maryland, tonight, but first let's get the latest on the storm's track from sue palka. >> hurricane earl continues to be a huge deal. it's still a category 4 with winds of 135 miles an hour looking very impressive and pretty frightening on our satellite imagery tonight. it's over some real warm water, very little wind sheer. so we know it's got a little bit possibly more strengthening to go, but we will be getting an update within the hour on the very latest with hurricane earl from the national hurricane center. let me show you, though, what we think will be the track. it is definitely with those category 4 winds going to be strong when it approaches the outer banks tomorrow night, maybe even a category 3 as it goes by and it may be brushing the western side of the hurricane -- hurricane force winds may be brushing the outer banks. what about up in our area? tropical storm conditions expected at ocean city. it goes downhill quickly tomorrow
a state of emergency is now in effect in north carolina and along the virginia coast. fox 5's will thomas is live in ocean city, maryland, tonight, but first let's get the latest on the storm's track from sue palka. >> hurricane earl continues to be a huge deal. it's still a category 4 with winds of 135 miles an hour looking very impressive and pretty frightening on our satellite imagery tonight. it's over some real warm water, very little wind sheer. so we know it's got a little bit...
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no problems in prince george's county or in virginia. northbound 395 leaving the beltway starting to leave a little bit of volume but everyone still running at speed. there is the main lanes of 395 took street. as you head further north across the 14th street bridge, no problems to report. 95 looks good between springfield and fredericksburg. you want to watch if a brushfire to the right side of road. eastbound 66, just before route 50, we have a disabled vehicle blocking the right lane with the light volume. it is not causing much of a problem. nothing to report on 270 but in the frederick area, watch for the wreck 15 southbound at 26. that's a check of your fox 5 on-time traffic. >>> there is encouraging news for the district as a new independent report finds there has been dramatic and unprecedented movement and improvement in the public school system over past five years. >> that report come just two weeks before the city's primary election and education is one of the biggest issues in the mayoral race. john henrehan has the story. >
no problems in prince george's county or in virginia. northbound 395 leaving the beltway starting to leave a little bit of volume but everyone still running at speed. there is the main lanes of 395 took street. as you head further north across the 14th street bridge, no problems to report. 95 looks good between springfield and fredericksburg. you want to watch if a brushfire to the right side of road. eastbound 66, just before route 50, we have a disabled vehicle blocking the right lane with...
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in virginia, northbound 95, now receiving word of a crash as you work your way up towards quantico. that's a check of your fox 5 on-time traffic. >>> five red line stayings will close over the labor day weekend so workers can make some safety improvements. the national transportation safety board recommended the up prompts after lastier's deadly train crash. stayings closing include tacoma, silver spring, forest glen, wheaton an glenmont. they will shut down at 15 clock tonight and service will resume 5:00 a.m. on tuesday. >> coming up on 20 minutes after 5:00. we have much more still ahead on fox 5 morning news including getting ready for a big debate which will take place this morning at 9:00 utah d.c. mayoral race is entering its final lap but not before the two major candidates face off right here in our studios. coming up, we'll talk about where the candidates stand as of now, the issues they will likely discuss today and how exactly that debate will go down later this morning. it is all straight ahead on fox 5 morning news. stay with us. when the stage is set. and the cast has
in virginia, northbound 95, now receiving word of a crash as you work your way up towards quantico. that's a check of your fox 5 on-time traffic. >>> five red line stayings will close over the labor day weekend so workers can make some safety improvements. the national transportation safety board recommended the up prompts after lastier's deadly train crash. stayings closing include tacoma, silver spring, forest glen, wheaton an glenmont. they will shut down at 15 clock tonight and...
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the suspect is also wanted in two stabbings and a hammer attack in virginia. he has been in custody since last month when he way as arrested at the atlanta airport while trying to fly to israel, his native country. >>> the release of sarah shourd is offering new hope to the families of two other americans still being held prisoner in iran. aaron cater skis has more from the families who have been waiting for than a year to have their loved ones released. >> reporter: with the iranian president in the u.s. the mothers believe its a perfect time to meet with him and request the release of their sons who have been held 13 months after being accused of crossing illegally into iran. >> we're just showing the very, very human face of a mother wanting her son home and we're two mothers basically with two sons in prison, so that we would approach him on. >> reporter: both mothers are hoping the iranian authorities would show the same compassion sarah shourd shared last week. >> my disappointment in not sharing this with shane and the other was crushing. >> reporter: s
the suspect is also wanted in two stabbings and a hammer attack in virginia. he has been in custody since last month when he way as arrested at the atlanta airport while trying to fly to israel, his native country. >>> the release of sarah shourd is offering new hope to the families of two other americans still being held prisoner in iran. aaron cater skis has more from the families who have been waiting for than a year to have their loved ones released. >> reporter: with the...
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coming up, execution in virginia. tonight, the commonwealth will put its first woman to death since 1912. plus, a un showdown. the president of iran claims that the u.s. might have masterminded the september 11 attacks. how the u.s. is responding to that tonight. and a massive fire that has destroyed at least three homes. >> live and in hd, this is abc7 breaking news. >> and breaking news from northe
coming up, execution in virginia. tonight, the commonwealth will put its first woman to death since 1912. plus, a un showdown. the president of iran claims that the u.s. might have masterminded the september 11 attacks. how the u.s. is responding to that tonight. and a massive fire that has destroyed at least three homes. >> live and in hd, this is abc7 breaking news. >> and breaking news from northe
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into virginia and southern maryland. there are more in the forecast and sandra shaw will talk about that next. >> futurecast really tells the tale. we will seek in excess on some of the western sides of the daby of at 6 inches of rain. up to about a foot is possible. this gives you the full impact of the torrential downpours. easy to understand why the flash flood warnings are in effect, because the floods are imminent, happening around these urban streams. we were in a drought-type situation, and then all the rain fell this week. it is really a volatile situation out there, and we could see trees go as well as the soil gets saturated. a wind advisory is in effect for the rest of the afternoon as well. higher gusts of up to 30 miles per hour likely. here is a look at the current weather is an area. low pressure around the carolinas. remnants of-- nicole will add to the mix. this projection of the jet is pushing moisture in our direction. >> that is quite a system. up next, the maryland lottery up next, the maryland lotte
into virginia and southern maryland. there are more in the forecast and sandra shaw will talk about that next. >> futurecast really tells the tale. we will seek in excess on some of the western sides of the daby of at 6 inches of rain. up to about a foot is possible. this gives you the full impact of the torrential downpours. easy to understand why the flash flood warnings are in effect, because the floods are imminent, happening around these urban streams. we were in a drought-type...
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. >>> theresa lewis will be executed in virginia tonight. the first punishment of this type for a woman in the commonwealth in a century. she was sentenced to death for providing sex and money to two men who killed her husband and her stepson back in october of 2002. so far the governor has decided not to grant clemency. lewis is scheduled to be put to death by ion at 9:00 p.m. at a correctional facility in jarrett. >>> gray and michelle rhee scheduled to meet. it will be a closed discussion at city hall at noon today. gray has said that her future in the position would lie heavily based on this conversation today. >>> 7:16 right now. got some city business. now some business that all of us are going to want to listen to. >> hot and humid. we're going to have to open up the pools again. >> why do they shut down so quickly. >> what are the girls doing about dressing today. >> they're happy about it. shorts and tops. >> enjoy the next couple of days because it will be in the 70s around here by sunday and monday. let's get to it. >> thanks for
. >>> theresa lewis will be executed in virginia tonight. the first punishment of this type for a woman in the commonwealth in a century. she was sentenced to death for providing sex and money to two men who killed her husband and her stepson back in october of 2002. so far the governor has decided not to grant clemency. lewis is scheduled to be put to death by ion at 9:00 p.m. at a correctional facility in jarrett. >>> gray and michelle rhee scheduled to meet. it will be a...
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. >>> the news edge in virginia and a stunning crime out of manassas today. a photographer was robbed and stabbed this morning while taking pictures at the canterbury village shopping center. police say two people approached him demanding his camera and cash. he refused. they stabbed him. residents were surprised to learn of the crime. >> a little bit of mixed reaction. i'm a little bit not surprised because it's not the best neighborhood, but at the same time it's really shocking because that kind of thing just shouldn't happen. >> caught, one of the suspects a 15-year-old boy. they're still looking for the other person. as for the photographer, he's being treated for several stab wounds and is expected to recover. >>> another big story tonight, the fight to repeal don't ask don't tell. it looks like the military's policy on gay troops will remain in effect for the foreseeable future. an effort to repeal the policy fell short in the senate today. fox 5's bob barnard joins us live in the newsroom with more. >> it's a complicated issue. for instance, the four-
. >>> the news edge in virginia and a stunning crime out of manassas today. a photographer was robbed and stabbed this morning while taking pictures at the canterbury village shopping center. police say two people approached him demanding his camera and cash. he refused. they stabbed him. residents were surprised to learn of the crime. >> a little bit of mixed reaction. i'm a little bit not surprised because it's not the best neighborhood, but at the same time it's really...
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no problems on the beltway, 95 in virginia. we have delays from newington into springfield. 395 does slow across the 14th street bridge. 66 inbound watch for the wreck on the ramps to the beltway. that's a check of your fox 5 on- time traffic. >>> hurricane earl barreled through the caribbean. you're looking at high winds and fierce waves that slash the coast of the dominican republic. hundreds evacuated their homes. its storm is causing concern on the east coast and could impact labor day vacation plans for those helling to the delmarva beaches and those on the outer banks. and we have live coverage. >> reporter: labor day plans will be interrupted for thousands of people up and down the east coast. first evacuations are underway for 5,000 visitors on okra coke island. and hurricane earl turns toward the east coast. red warning flags mar the beach of north carolina. it is still too early to tell how close hurricane earl could come to shore. the state government is warning people to prepare for the worst. >> any person who has
no problems on the beltway, 95 in virginia. we have delays from newington into springfield. 395 does slow across the 14th street bridge. 66 inbound watch for the wreck on the ramps to the beltway. that's a check of your fox 5 on- time traffic. >>> hurricane earl barreled through the caribbean. you're looking at high winds and fierce waves that slash the coast of the dominican republic. hundreds evacuated their homes. its storm is causing concern on the east coast and could impact labor...
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cooler off to the forth and west, 52 degrees in pittsburgh. 72 down in norfolk, virginia. and 73 in cape hatteras. we'll ring out this tropical storm headed our way with the cool temperatures. it's like a sponge and it will squeeze moisture across the mid- atlantic over the next couple of days. today, no problems. clouds increase. could be a few late-day showers. the main event overnight and into tomorrow. this is a one-two combination. the first part is across the carolinas moving north and it will draw with it the tropical storm. look at florida right now. a lot of tropical storm and they are expecting up to a foot of rain across southeast sections of florida later today and that's moving in our direction. so we have a flood watch for later tonight. that's right, a flash flood watch tonight and into tomorrow. where we are expecting heavy rain and temperatures in the mid-70s and then friday, saturday and sunday much quieter. and then cool by saturday and sunday with highs only around 70. >> that rain. i heard on the radio show that coach thompson was saying that alligator
cooler off to the forth and west, 52 degrees in pittsburgh. 72 down in norfolk, virginia. and 73 in cape hatteras. we'll ring out this tropical storm headed our way with the cool temperatures. it's like a sponge and it will squeeze moisture across the mid- atlantic over the next couple of days. today, no problems. clouds increase. could be a few late-day showers. the main event overnight and into tomorrow. this is a one-two combination. the first part is across the carolinas moving north and it...
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the west virginia operation was shut down and 53 horses seized. late today, one of the horses died and about 20 more were adopted. sherri ly has the latest from martinsburg. >> reporter: when county sheriff's deputies found the horses, they were malnourished and emaciated, many had ribs and bones protruding. >> the horses are standing 24 hours a day in front of the bails of hey and just eating. >> reporter: 8 horses were already dead or had to be put down. the veterinarian christine bridges is working night and day trying to save the 53 others that survived. >> and you think you can save them? >> i'm trying. we're helpful. >> reporter: investigators seized them from a non-profit that touted itself as a sanctuary for rescued horses. some of the animals here are former racehorses like this one. two months ago, it was brought to the rescue farm. i can't show you the picture because it's evidence but i have seen it. the horse was perfectly healthy and it's skin and bones now. >> i was overwhelmed by the condition of the horses and with no hay availabl
the west virginia operation was shut down and 53 horses seized. late today, one of the horses died and about 20 more were adopted. sherri ly has the latest from martinsburg. >> reporter: when county sheriff's deputies found the horses, they were malnourished and emaciated, many had ribs and bones protruding. >> the horses are standing 24 hours a day in front of the bails of hey and just eating. >> reporter: 8 horses were already dead or had to be put down. the veterinarian...
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maryland, virginia tech and navy all hit the gridiron. plus the capitals start a fresh seen with a little bit of anger still lingering. but first it is red skins time. tomorrow afternoon the red skins must think of the texans as a dual threat. houston has been known as a passing game for years. but last year they showed they have a running game that can't be ignored. they know the offense sieve thanks to the coordinator kyle's insider information. he has been with them for two seasons. but on the flip-side they know kyle's style really well. is there any advantage? >> it is and it ain't. because, you know, we have been this offense but at the same time their defense has been going against their offense for years, too. so, you know, i guess whoever is going to make that play is going to be the one who wins the game. >> we are mirror images of each other offense. so definitely, you know, they are not going to throw anything at us that we haven't seen and probably not going to throw anything at them that they haven't seen so it will be the t
maryland, virginia tech and navy all hit the gridiron. plus the capitals start a fresh seen with a little bit of anger still lingering. but first it is red skins time. tomorrow afternoon the red skins must think of the texans as a dual threat. houston has been known as a passing game for years. but last year they showed they have a running game that can't be ignored. they know the offense sieve thanks to the coordinator kyle's insider information. he has been with them for two seasons. but on...
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the latest on the storm's path. >>> to virginia now. the national guard has 200 soldiers on standby ready to respond to the storms in the hampton roads area. >> good morning. >> good morning. >> tell us about the mission today. what is at stake here and what is at hand for you? >> we have 200 soldiers and airmen on standby at our facilities in norfolk and hampton. they are equipped to be able to provide high water transport and light debris removal. if there is any impact from the hurricane, we will be able to go out and help the citizens in the area. >> is everybody in place or do you have to wait for assignments to figure out where to go. >> we have everybody in place at those two facilities. we started mustering wednesday night. they finished getting everything ready yesterday, fueling vehicles. we are on standby. as soon as we get the call, if we are needed, we will be ready. >> when the military moves in with issues like this, you are to yourself but can you pick up the mood down there. seems like the storm downgraded itself well.
the latest on the storm's path. >>> to virginia now. the national guard has 200 soldiers on standby ready to respond to the storms in the hampton roads area. >> good morning. >> good morning. >> tell us about the mission today. what is at stake here and what is at hand for you? >> we have 200 soldiers and airmen on standby at our facilities in norfolk and hampton. they are equipped to be able to provide high water transport and light debris removal. if there...
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and the slaying of the university of virginia lacrosse player by her boyfriend prompted an event today on safety and campus prevention. the 22-year-old was found dead in her offcampus apartment. her ex-boyfriend who played lacrosse also is charged with the murder. today's event called day of dialogue toured a caring community and featured a series of discussions, a resource fair and public art project. >>> the texas board of education adopted a resolution to curb the amount of influence that islam has in school textbooks. the resolution urges textbook publishers to limit what they print about islam in world history books. the committee members say they feel the need to fend off what they call a pro-islamic, anti- christian bias in the school system. the resolution is based and biased against islam and plan to fight it. >>> a knockdown, drag-out fight between two high school girls posted on youtube and they're not facing charges yet. one of their mothers is. coming up in the news edge, find out why. >>> and wine making is a growing year in maryland. there is something new they have to w
and the slaying of the university of virginia lacrosse player by her boyfriend prompted an event today on safety and campus prevention. the 22-year-old was found dead in her offcampus apartment. her ex-boyfriend who played lacrosse also is charged with the murder. today's event called day of dialogue toured a caring community and featured a series of discussions, a resource fair and public art project. >>> the texas board of education adopted a resolution to curb the amount of...
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. >>> and virginia hosting vmi and that is look having two bis in a row and uvas horn 87 yards for the score. the first kickoff since 2004 and second quarter, all uva and going to fake the handoff and bird is the word. gets in and the hokies, up 21-7 and sorry all you uga alums and next drive and in, man, and he's in and and virginia rolls. >>> when we come back, look who is back for the washington nationals. niger morgan. yeah, trust me. he's back. how did he do? how did the nats do? next. hey what's going on? doing the shipping. man, it would be a lot easier if we didn't have to weigh 'em all. if those boxes are under 70 lbs. you don't have to weigh 'em. with these priority mail flat rate boxes from the postal service, if it fits, it ships anywhere in the country for a low flat rate. no weigh? nope. yeah. no weigh? sure. no way! uh-uh. no way. yes way, no weigh. priority mail flat rate box shipping starts at $4.95, only from the postal service. a simpler way to ship. >> welcome back, one and all. welcome back, niger morgan. returns after serving an 8-game s
. >>> and virginia hosting vmi and that is look having two bis in a row and uvas horn 87 yards for the score. the first kickoff since 2004 and second quarter, all uva and going to fake the handoff and bird is the word. gets in and the hokies, up 21-7 and sorry all you uga alums and next drive and in, man, and he's in and and virginia rolls. >>> when we come back, look who is back for the washington nationals. niger morgan. yeah, trust me. he's back. how did he do? how did the...
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. >> reporter: the virginia department of transportation spends $3.3 billion a year constructing and maintaining the highways and secondary roads of the commonwealth. a four monthlong audit by the agency discovered hundreds in millions of dollars in inspent accounts. example, in the early part of the decade, v-dot kept 3 1/2% of the allocated money in a carryover account for the next year and by fy 2010, v-dot was carrying 32% of the allocated funds. >> the bottom line is that there has been money that is in accounts. >> reporter: the governor ordered his subordinates to come up with a plan in 45 days to spend down the money. northern virginia projects are at the top of the list. >> i want to get the hotlines on 95 built as as soon as possible and we're trying to do what we can to resolve the lawsuits to get that done and there is no sense. you have to get them built from the 14th street bridge to occoquan itself. that is a top priority. >> reporter: another priority? expanding i-66 outside of the beltway. one is to limit the carryover money to an estimated 60-day need and vivian wat
. >> reporter: the virginia department of transportation spends $3.3 billion a year constructing and maintaining the highways and secondary roads of the commonwealth. a four monthlong audit by the agency discovered hundreds in millions of dollars in inspent accounts. example, in the early part of the decade, v-dot kept 3 1/2% of the allocated money in a carryover account for the next year and by fy 2010, v-dot was carrying 32% of the allocated funds. >> the bottom line is that there...
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davis was actually paul warren pardus, age 50 of arlington, virginia. they say he pulled a semiautomatic pistol from his pants and shot the physician in the stomach. >> the doctor collapsed just outside the doorway of the room and mr. davis was last seen running into the room brandishing the handgun in the direction of his mother who's confined to the bed. >> reporter: fox news and the baltimore sun are identifying the wounded physician as david cohen, an orthopedic surgeon. >> he was talking, everything like that and i mean he appears to be fine to me. >> reporter: meantime nobody knew for certain what was happening inside room 873. >> my boss came running in and he told me exactly what happened, that there was a guy running around with agun and to stay put. >> reporter: around 1:30 police discovered davis and his mother jean dead of gunshot wounds. investigators calling it a murder suicide. william woodson's wife recovering from surgery one floor above. >> she was in her room and there was ruckus on the floor -- and there was no ruckus on the floor or
davis was actually paul warren pardus, age 50 of arlington, virginia. they say he pulled a semiautomatic pistol from his pants and shot the physician in the stomach. >> the doctor collapsed just outside the doorway of the room and mr. davis was last seen running into the room brandishing the handgun in the direction of his mother who's confined to the bed. >> reporter: fox news and the baltimore sun are identifying the wounded physician as david cohen, an orthopedic surgeon....
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. >> the news edge in virginia. a mother died. the community is still hurting tonight and on wednesday morning, the family's townhouse caught fire. the mother was able to save three of the children but died with two of the sons, her 5- year-old and 8-year-old whole going -- going back for them. >> she seemed like the most loving, wonderful mother and her kids are like her. beautiful, family, good people. >> they made a big impression on everyone. they were always out here playing with my son and with all the kids riding bikes. it hit home. >> tonight's vigil was not only to honor the lives lost but to pay tribute to a man who was a hero and caught the three surviving children from allie when she tossed them out the window and they're all out of the hospital and with the father tonight. >>> the investigators know what caused the massive fire here. the man was throwing cigarettes into the mulch of potted plants. the fire is accidental and three homes were destroyed and several others were damaged by the flames on thursday. >>> the n
. >> the news edge in virginia. a mother died. the community is still hurting tonight and on wednesday morning, the family's townhouse caught fire. the mother was able to save three of the children but died with two of the sons, her 5- year-old and 8-year-old whole going -- going back for them. >> she seemed like the most loving, wonderful mother and her kids are like her. beautiful, family, good people. >> they made a big impression on everyone. they were always out here...
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west virginia gets the ball back and again smith to austin. the five yard score puts them up 14 on 0. to the third quarter they go the terps now down 28-0. but they are on the comeback trail. robinson goes deep and connects with tory smith for a 60-yard td pass. the terps are coming back. they are now down 28-7. still in the third the same score and it is robinson looking to go deep yet again. and guess who we have got? tory smith racks up 149 receiving yards on the day. this 80-yard td brings maryland to within two scores. it is now 28-414. under a minute to play in the third robinson is looking for the magic with smith again. but the third time is not a charm. he drops the pass in the end- zone. maryland never recovers. they lose 31-17. >>> virginia tech looking to face off losses to james madison but it wasn't looking good early on. down 3-1 williams punches it in to put the pirates up 10-0. second quarter tech down 17-7. taylor drops back. has some time and hooks up with roberts for the 20-yard score and they pull to within three. number 3
west virginia gets the ball back and again smith to austin. the five yard score puts them up 14 on 0. to the third quarter they go the terps now down 28-0. but they are on the comeback trail. robinson goes deep and connects with tory smith for a 60-yard td pass. the terps are coming back. they are now down 28-7. still in the third the same score and it is robinson looking to go deep yet again. and guess who we have got? tory smith racks up 149 receiving yards on the day. this 80-yard td brings...
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they're both of arlington, virginia. but now, we've learned that's not his real name. his real name is paul pardis. he came here to hear a doctor's description of his mother's condition and during that debriefing, this man, police say, pulled out a handgun as he became emotionally distraught and shot the doctor once in the abdomen. baltimore police swarmed the huge campus of johns hopkins hospital just after 11 a.m. with the report a gunman was in one of the buildings. a doctor was shot and a man was holed up. ashley davis, who said she didn't want her face shown, said she was in the emergency room when she saw the doctor rolled by on a stretcher. >> he appeared to be fine to me. i saw him for 30 seconds. >> but he was conscious. >> yes. >> reporter: paul warren pardis opened fire after hearing the condition of his mother. >> he was being briefed by a doctor, a staff doctor, at johns hopkins, about the condition of his mother, who's identified at jean davis. mr. davis was receiving some news about the care and the condition of his mother just outside the doorway to tha
they're both of arlington, virginia. but now, we've learned that's not his real name. his real name is paul pardis. he came here to hear a doctor's description of his mother's condition and during that debriefing, this man, police say, pulled out a handgun as he became emotionally distraught and shot the doctor once in the abdomen. baltimore police swarmed the huge campus of johns hopkins hospital just after 11 a.m. with the report a gunman was in one of the buildings. a doctor was shot and a...
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maryland will be looking to end a four-game losing skid to no. 21 west virginia. if you remember last weekend against morgan state the terps had their highest scoring output in 35 years, a 62-3 blowout. this week will be a much bigger challenge. >> i think this is another test for us. from a team standpoint, no. 1 to, play on the road in a hostile environment against a very good football team. no. 2 is to play, you know, in a game as the more we win, the bigger the games get. i think this is a very big game for us and we'll learn a lot about who we are after this game. >>> switching gears, the nats visiting the phillies, jason marquis probably should have just stayed in washington. 1st wing, raul ibanez with a two-run up the middle. it was just that kind of night. still in the 1st nats down 4- 1. there's an r.b.i. base knock. marquis gives up six runs and for the second time this year fails to get out of the 1st inning, nats fall 9-1. >>> the orioles hosting the yanks, two outs and need one more for a win, but a-rod is not having that. the three-run home run is th
maryland will be looking to end a four-game losing skid to no. 21 west virginia. if you remember last weekend against morgan state the terps had their highest scoring output in 35 years, a 62-3 blowout. this week will be a much bigger challenge. >> i think this is another test for us. from a team standpoint, no. 1 to, play on the road in a hostile environment against a very good football team. no. 2 is to play, you know, in a game as the more we win, the bigger the games get. i think this...
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it happened in morning in lortin, virginia. we're told in the last minutes of her life, she helped save the lives of three of her other kids. fox5's will thomas has the latest from the scene. >> reporter: the community of neighbors out here consider themselves more like family members, and they are mourning the loss of three of their own. in fact, a memorial is growing right outside the scene of the fire, neighbors stopping by to pay their final respects, and some of those neighbors have provided photos of the memories they all shared together. let's give you a look. 24--year-old ali anderson holding her 2 month old daughter here, was seen handing her children out of a second story window one by one to children out of a second story window one by one to an uncle below. her 8-year-old daughter, 6 month old son and baby girl made it out alive. neighbors say she went back for n6 month old son and baby girl made it out alive. neighbors say she went back for the youngest boys, 5-year-old solomon and 3-year-old alfonso, but they were
it happened in morning in lortin, virginia. we're told in the last minutes of her life, she helped save the lives of three of her other kids. fox5's will thomas has the latest from the scene. >> reporter: the community of neighbors out here consider themselves more like family members, and they are mourning the loss of three of their own. in fact, a memorial is growing right outside the scene of the fire, neighbors stopping by to pay their final respects, and some of those neighbors have...
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. >>> three people are dead after a fire in northern virginia home. one of them died while saving three children. it happened in fairfax county. neighbors struggled to help but in the end they could only do so much. beth parker live at the scene of the tragedy. >> reporter: well, brian, if you look over my shoulder, you can see what is left of this town house on hager circle. investigators are working to figure out what started this fire. neighbors are trying to understand the horror of what they saw and heard. >> i hear somebody screaming. >> reporter: at the sound of those screams neighbors came rung. >> when i came out my door, i just saw yellow, and i just started rung. >> reporter: there were many what wanted to help. >> it was too much fire. it was everywhere. we couldn't even get in ourselves. >> reporter: they knew a woman and children were inside. as the town house burned that woman dropped a newborn out a second-story window and lowered two other children out to a man the kids describe as an uncle. >> i heard her screaming out, and he was sc
. >>> three people are dead after a fire in northern virginia home. one of them died while saving three children. it happened in fairfax county. neighbors struggled to help but in the end they could only do so much. beth parker live at the scene of the tragedy. >> reporter: well, brian, if you look over my shoulder, you can see what is left of this town house on hager circle. investigators are working to figure out what started this fire. neighbors are trying to understand the...
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in west virginia just behind the charlestown racetrack. stacey is just back from west virginia with the story. >> reporter: this is a story of unspeakable tragedy and incredible bravery. this is a fire that started in one barn. a witness said it sounded like an explosion and quickly spread to two other barns. trapped inside were 50 racehorses amend the barns burned some nearby horsemen and women, even some charlestown casino workers rescued to try to save the terrified animals. >> if question save a horse's life it is something we do. like a doctor saving a human beings life. we went to the fire an the smoke was too much to go in the barn. >> within minutes of getting the others out the flames were taking over other barns and we were seconds from getting those out. >> they managed to got out 26 horses from that burning barn. the survivors were rounded up and led in to an empty stable that charlestown raceway made available for them. even a few goats that served as companion animals that made it out alive, as well. a total of 27 horses did
in west virginia just behind the charlestown racetrack. stacey is just back from west virginia with the story. >> reporter: this is a story of unspeakable tragedy and incredible bravery. this is a fire that started in one barn. a witness said it sounded like an explosion and quickly spread to two other barns. trapped inside were 50 racehorses amend the barns burned some nearby horsemen and women, even some charlestown casino workers rescued to try to save the terrified animals. >>...
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the man accused in a stabbing spree spanning several states including virginia is back in court. >> >>> it could be the vote that puts an end to don't ask, don't tell in the military. >>> with a likely change in the mayor's office, michelle rhee facing an uncertain few tour un-- uncertain few tour in the d.c. school system. >>> it is tuesday, september 21st, 2010. thank you for wake up with us. i'm sarah simmons in for gurvir. >> i'm steve chenevey. glad you're with us. we get a little cool start to the did i but it should turn out real nice. >> some of our viewers are in the 40s this morning so it is quite cool out there. many of new the 50s and some of you in the 1r0. so testimonies a little bit all over the place this morning but it will be a fine day today again. let's take a look at what the current conditions being reported at reagan national airport are. right now, it is 58 degrees at reagan national. relative humidity, 70%. winds are out of the north at six miles per hour. barometric pressure, 30.20. it has been on the rise generally speaking. we'll show you what you will see
the man accused in a stabbing spree spanning several states including virginia is back in court. >> >>> it could be the vote that puts an end to don't ask, don't tell in the military. >>> with a likely change in the mayor's office, michelle rhee facing an uncertain few tour un-- uncertain few tour in the d.c. school system. >>> it is tuesday, september 21st, 2010. thank you for wake up with us. i'm sarah simmons in for gurvir. >> i'm steve chenevey. glad...
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davis was actually paul warren pardus, age 50 of arlington, virginia. they say he pulled a semiautomatic pistol from his pants and shot the physician in the stomach. >> the doctor collapsed just outside the doorway of the room and mr. davis was last seen running into the room, brandishing the handgun in the direction of his mother who was confined to the bed. >> reporter: fox news and the baltimore sun are identifying the wounded physician as david cohen, an orthopedic surgeon. >> he was talking and everything like that and i mean he looked -- he appears to be fine to me. >> reporter: meantime nobody knew for certain what was happening inside room 873. >> my boss came running in and he told me exactly what happened, that there was a guy running around with a gun and to stay put. >> reporter: the crisis was over around 1:30. >> we were able to see that mr. davis was down on the floor suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and that his mother was also unresponsive in her bed. >> reporter: police calling it a murder suicide. now the alleged gunman's moth
davis was actually paul warren pardus, age 50 of arlington, virginia. they say he pulled a semiautomatic pistol from his pants and shot the physician in the stomach. >> the doctor collapsed just outside the doorway of the room and mr. davis was last seen running into the room, brandishing the handgun in the direction of his mother who was confined to the bed. >> reporter: fox news and the baltimore sun are identifying the wounded physician as david cohen, an orthopedic surgeon....
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so it's back to west virginia and a rematch. maryland will also be looking to end a four-game losing skid to number 21 west virginia who is 2-0 this year. last weekend against morgan state the terps had their highest scoring output in 35 years in a 62-3 rout. this weekend is a much bigger challenge. >> i think this is another test for us from a team standpoint. number one to play on the road in a hostile environment against a very good football team. number two, is to play, you know, in a game the more we win the bigger the games get and i think this is a big game for us. i think we'll learn a lot about who we are after this game. >> a couple of final notes, the nationals visit the philly tonight without morgan. the orioles are hosting the yankees. back to you. >> tonight you have the news edge. the news is always on myfoxdc.com. beautiful weekend. friday night shaping up to be awesome. go out and enjoy here tonight . the news edge at 11 if you want to stop by. see you. a words alone aren't enough.
so it's back to west virginia and a rematch. maryland will also be looking to end a four-game losing skid to number 21 west virginia who is 2-0 this year. last weekend against morgan state the terps had their highest scoring output in 35 years in a 62-3 rout. this weekend is a much bigger challenge. >> i think this is another test for us from a team standpoint. number one to play on the road in a hostile environment against a very good football team. number two, is to play, you know, in a...
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both lived in arlington, virginia. pardus' brother said the mother had arthritis and rheumatism and would likely lose her ability to walk. as orthopedic surgeon david cohen recovered from the shooting, hospital workers are still pretty shaken up as you can imagine. so are the gunman's neighbors in northern virginia. >> it is a terrible situation and him having a mother that was going through whatever she was going through and him too probably being the only one to tend to her. >> he had a good side and he loved his mother that. clearly showed through. whatever made him do this, we'll never know. may they both rest in peace. >> police had originally identified pardus as warren davis but his brother says he changed his name. >>> the relief well now finished in the gulf of mexico. bp connected the two wells last night more than below the sea floor. engineers will start pumping mud an cement through the relief well on sunday to finally seal it once and for all. today on capitol hill, we will be hearing from people affected
both lived in arlington, virginia. pardus' brother said the mother had arthritis and rheumatism and would likely lose her ability to walk. as orthopedic surgeon david cohen recovered from the shooting, hospital workers are still pretty shaken up as you can imagine. so are the gunman's neighbors in northern virginia. >> it is a terrible situation and him having a mother that was going through whatever she was going through and him too probably being the only one to tend to her. >> he...
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. >> fire tears through a neighborhood in 7 level ising three huge homes and damaging several -- a virginia neighborhood leveling three homes and damaging several others. the flames broke out this afternoon on tillett loop and manassas leaving charred piles of debris behind. fox 5's bob barnard live at the scene with the latest. >> reporter: eight hours after the first flames were spotted fire crews are still here and working, the remains of three houses here still smoldering and they just put some water on some of these smoking spots a short time ago. in the middle there where it's believed this thing started, that house burned to the ground. this view from sky fox shows you the devastating nature of this fire, three homes side by side up in flames, scores of firefighters virtually powerless to stop it before the damage was done. investigators believe the fire started in the middle house, then quickly spread in both directions. >> it's beyond the expressions and words. >> reporter: two people suffered minor injuries, but no firefighters were hurt. one woman was hospitalized from the shock
. >> fire tears through a neighborhood in 7 level ising three huge homes and damaging several -- a virginia neighborhood leveling three homes and damaging several others. the flames broke out this afternoon on tillett loop and manassas leaving charred piles of debris behind. fox 5's bob barnard live at the scene with the latest. >> reporter: eight hours after the first flames were spotted fire crews are still here and working, the remains of three houses here still smoldering and...
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the president will make more appearances in iowa and virginia tomorrow. >>> vincent gray is making good on a campaign promise, scheduled eight town hall meetings, and will take place next month. gray will hold meetings alongside each of the council members and anc representatives. the first town hall will take place october 5th. we posted the info at myfoxdc.com under web links. >>> coming up next, dc to boston in only three hours on the rails. that's amtrak's aim for the future. the new plans they've unveiled today and how it will affect the entire east coast. >> it's kind of scary but at the same time it was motivating because it's like okay, let's do this, so we can find a way out of this. >> a virginia woman's battle against a disease that's more common here than anywhere else in the us. the help she got from her sister and the cutting edge procedure that made it possible. >>> first a quick check of the run-down. the news edge will be right back. >> this is fox5's news edge at 11:00. >> a faster trip, one of the many promises amtrak is making to pass
the president will make more appearances in iowa and virginia tomorrow. >>> vincent gray is making good on a campaign promise, scheduled eight town hall meetings, and will take place next month. gray will hold meetings alongside each of the council members and anc representatives. the first town hall will take place october 5th. we posted the info at myfoxdc.com under web links. >>> coming up next, dc to boston in only three hours on the rails. that's amtrak's aim for the...
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you can now pick up a bike from locations citywide, ride it in the district, even in parts of virginia and then return it by the end of october there will be 1,100 bikes available and you can sign up by going to www.myfoxdc.com and clicking on web links and finally no. 1 tonight, distracted driving can be deadly and it's getting worse. deadly crashes associated with distracted driving jumped from 10 to 16% between 2005 and 2009. the national highway traffic safety administration reports nearly 5,500 people were killed in distracted driving crashes last year alone. young people under age of 20 are the most affected age group. tomorrow the department of transportation will hold a distracted driving summit here in the district. brian? >> thank you, shawn. >>> they are a tough sell for car dealers, adults under 30, the so-called generation y-ers. they don't drive a lot and don't view cars as a status symbol according to a new study from kiplinger.com. the study found young adults are more environmentally conscious and more likely to carpool or use mass transit. >>> they eat just about ever
you can now pick up a bike from locations citywide, ride it in the district, even in parts of virginia and then return it by the end of october there will be 1,100 bikes available and you can sign up by going to www.myfoxdc.com and clicking on web links and finally no. 1 tonight, distracted driving can be deadly and it's getting worse. deadly crashes associated with distracted driving jumped from 10 to 16% between 2005 and 2009. the national highway traffic safety administration reports nearly...
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the twist you can't resist. >>> several virginia dmv offices will be open today. state is working to clear up a backlog of driver's license applications. thousands of people could not renew nor apply for their licenses because of a computer glitch. offices in alexandria, leesberg are open today. you can go to myfoxdc.com and look under web links for more information. >>> a reminder about major changes on the redline for labor day. today the takoma, silver spring, forest glenn, wheaton and glenmont stations are shut down friday night at 10:00 and service will resume 5:00 a.m. tomorrow. metro is offering free shuttle buses between fort totten and glenmont. workers are replacing old track switches and laying new track and in stalling safety lights and repairing water leaks. >>> the tract work might have you jumped in the car today and some celebrities roll in the same kind of cars we do. steve sat down with barbara terry, the author of how athletes roll. she had some simple things to keep an eye on to make sure your car is running right and things ladies can ensure t
the twist you can't resist. >>> several virginia dmv offices will be open today. state is working to clear up a backlog of driver's license applications. thousands of people could not renew nor apply for their licenses because of a computer glitch. offices in alexandria, leesberg are open today. you can go to myfoxdc.com and look under web links for more information. >>> a reminder about major changes on the redline for labor day. today the takoma, silver spring, forest glenn,...
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tragedy in virginia, a mother and two children killed in a terrible fire. tonight, her heroic final moments. >>> also ahead, furniture, boxes, electronics, lining four city blocks, and all of this stuff is from one apartment. the story behind the mess. >>> and he may look like a door to door salesman, but police say he cleaned out a house, and tonight we're talking to the homeowners who caught the so called preppy burglar on camera. >>> we begin tonight with the horrific fire in virginia. i'm shawn yancy. >> and i'm brian bolter. the fire killed a mother and two children and the mother helped save three other children from a burning house. will thomas is live on scene tonight. will. >> reporter: good evening. investigators are still trying to figure out what caused the fire that started about 8:30. you look over there, you can see flash lights. those are firefighters that just showed up looking for any possible rekindling. down here, a tricycle one of the neighbors used throwing it through the window trying to save lives, and as some of these people in this
tragedy in virginia, a mother and two children killed in a terrible fire. tonight, her heroic final moments. >>> also ahead, furniture, boxes, electronics, lining four city blocks, and all of this stuff is from one apartment. the story behind the mess. >>> and he may look like a door to door salesman, but police say he cleaned out a house, and tonight we're talking to the homeowners who caught the so called preppy burglar on camera. >>> we begin tonight with the...
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alexandria, virginia, calvert county, maryland, being honored this year. you can see the list at myfoxdc.com. >>> might be a day off for the redskins. team making headlines. a big name is cut loose two games into the season. dave feldman up next with the sports edge. ring ring. progresso. everyday i eat your soups, i save a lot of money. that's great. so, your rich and hearty soups have made me, rich and hearty. that's funny. i'm hearty because of your juicy steak, your potatoes... you're really, rich and happy. [ male announcer ] progresso. you gotta taste this soup. so, you can eat them right here... or eat green giant beans at home... ...frozen within 8 hours to lock in nutrients. up to you. [ green giant ] ho ho ho ♪ green giant. >>> good afternoon. i'm -- good afternoon, i'm dave feldman. the redskins have let go of larry johnson. they said they needed to make a roster move against the rams. he played in a reserve role, carrying the ball just five times for two yards. talk about missed opportunities. this past weekend, prior to the overtime against
alexandria, virginia, calvert county, maryland, being honored this year. you can see the list at myfoxdc.com. >>> might be a day off for the redskins. team making headlines. a big name is cut loose two games into the season. dave feldman up next with the sports edge. ring ring. progresso. everyday i eat your soups, i save a lot of money. that's great. so, your rich and hearty soups have made me, rich and hearty. that's funny. i'm hearty because of your juicy steak, your potatoes......
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today's questions comes from 14- year-old chris in stafford, virginia. he asks, although it could be a woman, a girl. so he or she asks, i notice that once igor developed an eye t stayed if a while and then closed up again. i also observed this in hurricane danielle and hurricane earl. why does this happen? is there a name for it? also, whenever a hurricane is fully developed, i notice what likes feather is on the outside of the storm. why do hurricanes do this? good questions, chris. someone would is very observe and. all right. we'll talk about the eye wall first. very observant. yes, these eye walls, especially with the bigger hurricanes, in fact, primarily with the bigger hurricanes, they drop, you see them and they break down and then a new one develops. this is called the eye wall replacement cycle. tucker knows a lot about this as well. this is something -- tucker, i'm correct in saying this occurs mainly with the big storms, right? >> major hurricanes. >> we are seeing more and more major hurricanes, scientists have more opportunities to observe
today's questions comes from 14- year-old chris in stafford, virginia. he asks, although it could be a woman, a girl. so he or she asks, i notice that once igor developed an eye t stayed if a while and then closed up again. i also observed this in hurricane danielle and hurricane earl. why does this happen? is there a name for it? also, whenever a hurricane is fully developed, i notice what likes feather is on the outside of the storm. why do hurricanes do this? good questions, chris. someone...
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abuelazam is a suspect in 18 attacks in michigan, virginia and ohio, five attacks deadly. >>> still ahead here on the edge, exploring the nation's capitol. two wheels at a time. >>> it's new, the largest of its kind in the united states. coming up, we will tell you what it is and how much it will cost you. >>> plus they eat just about everything. how tiny stink bugs are causing major economic damage for some farmers in our area. >>> and who can forget this video? this -- rather, the legal action being taken against that woman caught on camera, dumping a cat. we are back. >>> the district is expanding its bike sharing program. it makes it the biggest program in the country. karen gray houston has details. >> significant milestone. >> reporter: they came, they saw, they biked. local and federal officials joined a legion of biking enthusiasts in front of the new u.s. department of transportation headquarters in southeast. >> the only thing better than talking about bicycling is bicycling. >> reporter: capitol bike sharing is a regional program with 100 stations in the dis
abuelazam is a suspect in 18 attacks in michigan, virginia and ohio, five attacks deadly. >>> still ahead here on the edge, exploring the nation's capitol. two wheels at a time. >>> it's new, the largest of its kind in the united states. coming up, we will tell you what it is and how much it will cost you. >>> plus they eat just about everything. how tiny stink bugs are causing major economic damage for some farmers in our area. >>> and who can forget this...